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Asheville, United States - Sunrise Time

Wondering when the sun comes up in Asheville? Here is today's exact sunrise time for Asheville, United States, along with first light and the morning golden hour — everything you need to plan an early shoot or a quiet start to the day.

Asheville Sunrise Time — October 20

Sunrise Time
First Light
Morning Golden Hour
7:42 AM – 8:16 AM
Sunset Time
Daylight
Timezone
America/New_York

Sunrise times by month in Asheville

MonthSunrise TimeSunset TimeDaylight
January7:40 AM5:41 PM10h 0m
February7:18 AM6:13 PM10h 54m
March7:42 AM7:38 PM11h 56m
April6:58 AM8:03 PM13h 5m
May6:26 AM8:29 PM14h 2m
June6:15 AM8:48 PM14h 33m
July6:27 AM8:47 PM14h 20m
August6:50 AM8:21 PM13h 31m
September7:14 AM7:39 PM12h 25m
October7:37 AM6:56 PM11h 18m
November7:07 AM5:25 PM10h 18m
December7:33 AM5:19 PM9h 45m

Times shown are for the 15th of each month, in local time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Asheville today?

Today's sunrise in Asheville, United States is at 7:42 AM, giving 11h 8m of daylight before sunset at 6:50 PM.

What time is first light in Asheville today?

First light in Asheville begins at 7:16 AM — the start of civil twilight, roughly half an hour before sunrise at 7:42 AM. The pre-sunrise sky often shows the softest colors of the day.

What time is the morning golden hour in Asheville?

The morning golden hour in Asheville runs 7:42 AM – 8:16 AM, starting at sunrise. The low sun gives soft, warm, directional light — and mornings are usually calmer and less crowded than sunset.

What is the best time for sunrise photography in Asheville?

Arrive at least 30 minutes before sunrise (7:42 AM) to catch the pre-dawn glow. The most vibrant colors typically appear 10-15 minutes before the sun clears the horizon, with a soft golden window right after.

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